Rapper Toxic Lyrikali has addressed circulating online chatter about rivalries in the music scene, asserting that he holds no grudges and has no active beef with any fellow artists.
In an Instagram post on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Toxic criticised musicians who are vocal online but fail to back it up in person. “Face to face hamwezi niambia kitu,” he wrote, highlighting a perceived gap between online bravado and real-world confrontation.
The rapper clarified that previous disputes with artists such as Tipsy Gee and Fathermoh had been resolved last year. “Kulingana na mimi majua sina beef na mtu yoyote,” he stated, reinforcing that he maintains no ongoing animosity. He also took a subtle jab at Fathermoh, suggesting he and his crew avoided confrontation despite having recently released a diss track targeting Toxic.
FatherMoh’s Diss Track
Toxic’s comments came shortly after Gengetone artist FatherMoh dropped a diss track aimed at him, taking jabs at his career and questioning his international appeal. The track’s cover featured an AI-generated image of Toxic as a child, adding a playful, mocking tone.
In the song, FatherMoh questioned Lyrikali’s global reach, rapping, “Passport imejaa? Unabamba tu watu wa mtaa,” implying that his popularity remains largely local. The release intensified a rivalry that has been simmering between the two artists for months.
Tipsy Gee Online Shade
The tension follows an earlier viral skit in which Tipsy Gee appeared to shade Toxic. In the clip, Tipsy Gee sat in a car while actors portraying Toxic and Fathermoh rode boda bodas, a visual metaphor suggesting they struggled to match his energy and presence.
Toxic responded by downplaying the influence of social media, stating that online clout does not equate to credibility in the music industry. He emphasized that his reputation in the rap scene is built on authentic, hard-hitting music rather than viral content.
By distancing himself from ongoing beefs and calling out performative online posturing, Toxic Lyrikali appears determined to focus on his craft while asserting his authority in Kenya’s rap landscape.
